Crawler Canyon Quick(re)view: Radiolink RC6GS V3

My definition of "quick" might not fall in line with others. But I've got you know, things to say. I call these a "quickview" because it covers unboxing and initial testing. It does not speak to durability, longevity, etc.
This is the "quick" review of the Radiolink RC6GS V3 seven-channel radio.
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[@Radiolink_official]

Wow, you have so many RC4GS, thanks for supporting us, we will keep moving!

[@bramskahoon4072]

I just recently bought a rc6gs V3...I think this is the ultimate budget quality minded controller for crawlers and trail vehicles,so many settings and functions that will do alot..I'm impressed that I could do 4ws ,crab,dig,cruise control,lights on a flick of a switch. Amazing product radio link!

[@jeffreyriggs1911]

It was between this and flysky 7ch for me... Bought this one and love it. Albeit, it replaced a spektrum that did 4ws in bash mode better in my opinion. I have a hobbying 1080g2 and use the yellow wire to ch5.. so now i can turn drag brake off and bash by switching left... some breaking in middle and full locked to right. love it. I need to swap the steering wheel to a bigger unit and get ch3 with something as a wheel.... loving it so far.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Oh, there's no comparison (for me, at least) between the RC6GS and the G7P. Radiolink did it right. Easiest way to add a rear-steer wheel: get another steering wheel, remove the foam, drill the center out to slip-fit onto the VR knob. That's how I have all three of my 4WS rigs now.

[@craigseary2368]

I have one of these running both my trx4 and will be swapping all my gt5 out to radiolink radios, the features and tune ability make these the best bang for buck radio anywhere. They have an amazing feel while in use and I can't fault them at all. Great video as always.

[@gmummy]

I use the recommended 1000mah 2s they suggest. Time to locate a better lipo with more Mahalo that will fit without any mods, any ideas?

[@SaltyBob355]

Can you turn on/off both crab steer and 4ws with a flick of a switch without having to go into the menu?

[@craigseary2368]

@@SaltyBob355 yes, i have my 4ws scx6 on one of these. Just set up a mix for each and assign a switch to select which one you want to use

[@AndreMesquita-ly3qb]

I appreciate your genuine honesty! I own 2 RC4GS, and they are amazing radios for the price. Both were submerged in a basement flood that caused my whole RC work area to get soaked, and surprisingly after thoroughly drying them out, one of them still works flawlessly! (The other is for spare parts now 😂) All in all, these radios are amazing, durable, and just work!

[@northernlightsrc8994]

Was having a less than desirable day. Woke back up saw a new crawler canyon video, not just any video. A video on the mighty 6x6 and here's the kicker. I just put the radio link v3 7 in my amazon cart yesterday and here it is in the same video haha. My mood has greatly improved. Thank you for what you do sir 🎉 Happy Easter everyone If not happy Sunday

[@derrickhays3627]

Great vid as always and thanks for the integrity not to sell your soul for a few bucks, there are so few people left who won't. Keep up the good work.

[@jasonbickford4283]

Oh yeah, you talked me right into one once you told me the little knobb can be used for rear steering. Thanks by the way I love the radio!

[@ryurc3033]

Gotta get in on one of these. Frickin sweet. I'm still running cheap junk from 4 years ago

[@J-GEEZY]

I am up to four cuz of you. And have become my favorite every build I do now ,I order a radio link first

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I literally just factor the cost of an RC4GS into every build. Though now maybe it's gonna be a 6GS, because I never thought I would like the toggle switches so much.

[@kloudkreeper]

Radiolink is the only radio I use now. Have the AT10ii for planes, 4gs and 6gs. I use my 6gs V2 for my gas boats with the 7 channel receiver more for monitoring voltage, but the range on the water is amazing. Sold everything Spektrum I had after too many glitches in the air. Can't beat Radiolink functionality.

[@jjvizms]

Thanks!

[@robertvukonich5003]

Your love for radio link is only outweighed by your love of weed eater guy,lawnmower man,helicopters,sirens,planes,and Kevin

[@fejwe]

You got me to try a RC4GS V3 and the videos on idlup and cruise control made it significantly better. Looks like my next radio will be the RC6GS.

[@Radiolink_official]

welcome to radiolink, lol

[@fejwe]

@@Radiolink_official haha thanks for making an amazingly cool product! I haven’t unlocked half the potential yet.

[@Radiolink_official]

@@fejwe Thank you for your support. We'll keep moving!

[@uan588]

Yup the Canyon has sold me again. Thank You for all You do.

[@Broncorc64]

After a 30 year absence from the hobby. I got back into it about a little over a year ago. I was not sure what radio system to get until I saw you using the Radiolink, and been so happy with RC4GS. With my new rig I am building it will need 6 channels and just ordered RC6GS. Just wanted to thank y.ou

[@STP_RIDGELINE]

Good one mi big bro I ordered one finally pulled that trigger and finally ordered one I was tired of the Spektrum radio were I cannot see the screen with no backlight and I love the radio link set up so even tho it's $80+ dollars it's still better and cheaper then the Spektrum rugged thanks for the review 👍🤙👊💯🔥

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Every time I think, "Oh, 80 bucks..." I just remind myself that a Futaba 7PXR is $700. I could buy 8 RC6GS with money left over for burritos.

[@STP_RIDGELINE]

@@CrawlerCanyon 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯🔥nice!!! I luv a good burrito!!! Lol 😆

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Watching this video and it reminded me I didn't set the end points on my new scx10 trail truck. Paused and went to set them. Back to finish watching. Oh and using the Flysky FS-G7P radio. 😂

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I just can't like the G7P. We don't mesh. Lord knows I tried.

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

SOLD! I haven't even reached the middle of the vid and I know that I have to try out one of these Radiolink transmitters. I currently have the GT5's on a few of my rigs and I have had good luck with them, but the features on the Radiolink I believe will be better suited for my rigs that need more channels, like my Vanquish Phoenix fleet. I'll comment again if I have questions. Thanks for the quick (re)view once again!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I came up the same street as it were, where the GT5 is absolutely fine for 2 and 3 channel rigs, but once you really start getting into the channels you find you need programmable buttons. I only have three crawlers on GT5s now, all of which are simple 2-channel jobs. The RC6 is AMAZING in the Phoenix, I "updated" an RC4 to an RC6 via firmware flash and switching out the wheel section to one from an RC6 (15 bucks on Amazon) just so I could have cruise control on the Tranquish-- so with the channel mixing for the cruise, that rig is using all 7 channels. LOL

[@Rombo-86]

Also for me this video make me purchasing it directly 🙈😇

[@callsignmohas5190]

I just picked up one of these. It’s still in the box and I’m really contemplating whether to use this on my upcoming crawler build or if I should throw this in my ridiculous custom 2wd slash.

[@TheAmericanUhate]

Dual rates is another way of setting up cruise control or other things. I have my winch on the vr knob and activated by the same button as your cruise lol. I just can't wait for radiolink to send you the rc8x and how much you'll love that one

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah having a great time, appreciate you sharing

[@HeavyHaulagePilbara]

Cheers for the review, relevant points touched on for me there.

[@doptimusg]

I got a G7P for my phoenix and I can't say I'm a fan. I was thinking about getting one of these. Looks like it's time to find a new home for the g7p.

[@FaithSaraG]

I've bought a couple of Radiolinks since you turned me on to them. The only addition is like to see on the proposed "Crawler Spec" model is a momentary 3 way toggle switch for winch control. I butchered my RC6 to add one.

[@Rombo-86]

How did you do? 😊

[@FaithSaraG]

@@Rombo-86 I drilled a hole in the side by my thumb, added the switch I wanted, then ran the wires from one of the factory toggles to my switch. I've done the same on other radios that don't have a momentary 3 position switch.

[@Rombo-86]

@@FaithSaraG make a video 👍 sounds very interesting

[@JPWirt]

I agree we need a budget "crawler spec" radio with good 4WS dual steering knob, momentary switch for dig, and 3 position momentary switch for winch operation.

[@BrandonMythigander]

Hey. Happy Easter man. Hope you had a pleasant holiday 😎😎. I’m wrenching on the base camp.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Love that course, awesome testing grounds 👍👍😎

[@meirdeaph]

I didn't know epa was end point adjustment on my radio. Great review

[@theweldingone]

great video! helped massively - thank you!

[@Defcon_One1]

I just got mine yesterday!!!!!

[@Rombo-86]

I saw this video again it came on automatically when I watched other videos from you. But the long antennas… I cut mine to like 3cm 🙈 just to try. And it’s now problem for a crawler. I have tried it to like 100m/300feet with no problem. And we don’t need that range on a crawler 😊

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Yeah, the 6 with the R7FG twin-antenna is supposed to be good to around 600 meters, I guess aimed toward FPV guys. It's fun reading all the guys on forums/Reddit that can't figure out how to place the dipole antenna. I can get to almost out of visual range with the antennas zip-tied together in the receiver box. It's absolutely more than we need.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah love cruise control I appreciate you sharing with us I’ll be watching for more. Well until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

[@fromfin90]

I got the flysky GT5, had it not even a year and i am considering the radiolink rc6gsv3 radio. Partly mostly better switches for my use by the looks of it. And the fact i dont have to wait 4 weeks for an extra reciever to arrive as there is a hobbyshop in my country who stocks the RC6GS V3 and recievers. While the GT5 is very easy almost plug and play its got very little customizations, and the switch on thr handle its mode cant be changed from latching to momentary. Another difficulty on gt5 is the 3-pos switch is so stiff its hard in a competition mode with time stress to winch precisely. (My modded gt3c has a 3pos lever switch that centered itself when you released, made winching easy) I am curious how well RC6GS holdsnup to rain. Sometime it rains here and us scale crawling guys dont care about weather. Anothrr thought, rc6gs would be excellent on the summit, 2speed, lockable diffs front and rear

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I dunno about rain service, honestly. We don't get much, so my Radiolinks have gotten wet but not soaked. I can tell you that the Reedy Xp120/130 will absolutely DIE in the rain-- the whole top is just open pots. The neighbor with the Bushido got rain into his 130 and it lost it's mind. The rig would just go full throttle at random.

[@JIPPERR_1]

I've got an honest 500m range out of my v2, its out of this world. I never have any concerns about the radiolink dropping into failsafe. Also I love equipment thats not to expensive to hand off to a kid or throw in a bag and not be concerned. To be honest this radio is almost purpose built for FPV. The mount on the top can be used for a little monitor and its one of the only pistol type transmitters with a head tracker port. Its the headphone looking type plug on the side near the power switch. I'd love to see more custom switches, dials, knobs hacked onto these, transmitter customizing needs to be more of a thing in rc.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I discovered the range potential when I tried to use a GT5 in my Limitless-- it was losing signal at less than 400 feet. The R7FG with the RC6 easily gets me out to where I can't tell which direction the thing is even facing, so I'd say far enough. As far as customization goes, I would LOVE to swap out one of the 3-position toggles with a double momentary for winch use-- that's the dreamiest dream.

[@chriscord6524]

Now I need a radio link tattoo on my forehead

[@ShadeTree_RC]

love my rc6 v2 and just bit the bullet on the rc8 for moa crawlers tanks etc it makes rcing easy lol

[@kalimahhh]

I think Radiolink should also send you the RC8X.... it's another price range but seeing you test it would be very entertaining!

[@1aview]

Sold.. i need that throttle curve on my old losi 1/18 trail trekker needs it the tiny hw esc i have does well olwith the hh 380 revolver but start up is sketch

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Come for the throttle curves, stay for loads of programmable channels and cruise control.

[@Sickzero]

Very interesting video, thanks! I've been watching a few of these lately, since I'm looking for a new and affordable radio for my wrecker. One question remains. You talked about using the potentiometer on the side for rear steer. Does it have a middle point where it klicks/locks in? Cheers from Germany!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Sadly, it does not. I'm using several RC4s for 4WS duty, and the lack of a center detent is disappointing, but not an outright dealbreaker. I think it's still the best option for 4WS outside of vintage Sanwa (that have a perfectly positioned lever with super-short throw.)

[@nicholasstephey8475]

Happy Easter.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Sweet looking 6 x 6 I like it

[@scottmontz6664]

I have this radio and love it. Also have you ever used Crc Brake and caliper grease to grease your crawlers?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I have not. I'm pretty much exclusively a Lucas Red & Tacky guy, it just works so good, the tube that's in every video was like $7, and should only last another 10 years.

[@scottmontz6664]

@@CrawlerCanyonYeah I was using red and tacky up till last year, when I ran out and realized I had some brake caliper grease, remembered it contained molly PTFE and graphite's, its water proof and holds up amazingly to heat. Gave it a try and it completely eliminated drive train noise, also can run it through puddles and mud all day, pop those diff covers off and it was still pristine, haven't used anything else since.

[@DV8.RC.]

New to the hobby, is there a way to set it up for parking lights and then all lights ? Love your content.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

The cheaper way is to get electronic aux switches (like this one: amzn.to/44nMMCs) so that you can control lights or groups of lights by assigning them to a button/switch on the radio. LEDs and light bars are cheap on Amazon. The non-cheap way is to get a complete light kit, which can get up past $150, but will have everything from operable brake lights to blinkers, etc. Myself, headlights, taillight, one light bar is plenty.

[@sufyaankhan232]

Hi, i have a question i can not fully figure out, I have a brake light and wanting it to turn on as i brake and turn of at centre position on throttle channel, I have it plugged into a switch and messed around with channel mix (rc6 radiolink) I have figured how to turn the lights on when braking but struggling to get the mix to work so when at neutral it turns off, Do you have any suggestions on how to do this?

[@JIPPERR_1]

You should be able to shorten up the antennas, just cut them and remove the shielding at the end to have the proper length of antenna showing again. Easier said than done maybe but its a do-able thing. The length of antenna showing is pretty particular.

[@ynadworks8163]

Yes, it is easy enough to do. I have done on mine.

[@dimitristheodorou7666]

Top 3 radios below 110$.What do you suggest?

[@NTX_RC]

Tranquish needs more servos! Perfect candidate for the RC6, lol.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

With cruise, he's already out of channels. He needs an RC8X, so we can add a winch. LOL. Somebody tell Radiolink that I need an RC8. You know. For testing.

[@skyeisthelimit2]

Is this the (v2) of the RC6GS v3? According to Amazon there is an updated version of the RC6GS v3

[@CrawlerCanyon]

From what I can tell from those few Amazon listings, it's just bad phrasing-- they're trying to say that the V3 is an upgrade from the V2. I'm pretty sure the 6-channel V2 is discontinued entirely, so the only one you'll find on Amazon is the V3.

[@skyeisthelimit2]

@@CrawlerCanyon I see what your saying. What a way to confuse the crap out of me radiolink hahahaha

[@CrawlerCanyon]

@@skyeisthelimit2 I think this falls entirely on Amazon Marketplace sellers trying to drive their items up to the top of the sponsored listings. So like, eBay nonsense. The first listing that always comes up for me is the Radiolink Direct seller, so I just pay the extra 2 bucks to buy from Radiolink.

[@skyeisthelimit2]

@@CrawlerCanyon I can see that it does make it more appealing the 2 rx bundle also makes it appealing hahaha I think I'm gonna take your advice and buy direct from radiolink so I don't have any shenanigans to worry about

[@HenriWestrik]

i received a v3, looks good, but i dont know, cant find it, how to mix 2 esc's... i use normaly a flysky gt3b hacked radio and i mixed the drive and winch esc... so i can winch while i drive and give the winch more juice if needed , when the tires have grip, crawler move faster than the winch. do you know how i setup the settings on the rc6gsv3??

[@MrDivision89]

Is the voltahe telemetry setting saved by the model in this v3? I have v2 and it has common setting for external voltage alarm. Not good if you have cars with different batteries.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I'll tell you right now that I can't answer that at this moment, but I do have on hooked up to 4 models (using ID Seed) and will 100% change the voltages for each model and see if it's retained with each model. My guess is that it absolutely will, as it treats each model as unique, but I can't say with absolute certainty.

[@northernlightsrc8994]

TX question : I swapped the 1060 stock esc for the 1080. Calibrated and set it up. Very smooth. I have to remind myself it's not brushless so I maybe wanting the impossible but I thought I'd ask just incase. Using a stock 8 channel dumbo rc for the rgt challenger . Paired with 1080. I have maybe 1/8th inch of dead trigger before it engages but the esc whine is there. Can I get earlier response or is this nature of brushed. There's a few parameters I don't understand. I left all stock but turned the bec up. Is there something I can mess with to get a more early trigger response? If not she's good as is again I maybe getting greedy haha

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Parameter #13 is PWM, which by default is (I think) 8k. Setting that to 16k will usually silence (most) any motor, but if you're running some kind of OE sealed can, it might never quiet down. As to the deadband in the trigger, most of that is the motor. Better motors will pick up earlier-- never like an outrunner or anything sensored brushless, but it can get a good bit better. You can turn the neutral range down (#11) but I wouldn't go more than one or two clicks as it can get real weird at minimum settings. It's really mostly down to the motor, unfortunately.

[@northernlightsrc8994]

@Crawler Canyon Thank you for the feed back. That makes sense. It's just a stock 550 35T. Itl do for now. When it goes put I'll check into some of those fusions you have. They look like they do very well.

[@ericstratten6974]

I really wish RadioLink would make some race-style receivers without external antennas. Similar to the FlySky G4P

[@CrawlerCanyon]

SAME. The 7-channel really goes the opposite direction, the antenna doubles and they're even longer. But you're not getting 600M surface range with no antenna. I've taken to coiling the antenna(s) into a hoop and putting heatshrink around it. Not gone, but much smaller. If you need four channels or less there is a caseless Rx that is great for rigs without a lot of room. amzn.to/3Uq8pxp

[@Radiolink_official]

Hi, I have recorded your feedback to our team.

[@rudykwan9196]

Hey..where did you buy the steering rubber that u use on rc4gs??

[@CrawlerCanyon]

It was made by Kimbrough Racing Products, the KIM134, "scalloped wheel grip." They were made for decades, and then inexplicably discontinued about 2 years ago. Sometimes they still show as in-stock at Kimbrough, and as soon as you place order, you get a refund. I got 5 of them from Corrupt Carbon Works about a year ago, and suspect they might have been some of the last few in the wild. Sadly.

[@jackhando5465]

Happy Easter CC man. I truly think that you did Jesse proud!! And thank you for not doing that VPN hogwash. It's a crawler channel right? That radio looks good in its new garage next to Rusty!!

[@boosieboo497]

Do those radios not have model memory? Would think you could run 10 to 20 rigs w 1 remote

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Thirty, actually. But we don't do that here. The only time I use individual models are to store "test profiles" on rigs that do that kind of thing, so I'm not constantly having to reverse servo and throttle channels, etc. But 'round here, one rig, one radio.

[@boondeanie]

I’m doing a Tonka build and will be using a winch, 2 actuators for outriggers, 2 speed shift servo, and a boom lift servo or another actuator. My question is are the aux switches good for in/out/neutral positions?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

The two toggles are indeed three position, so yes. On VFD Twins I set the overdrive control to one of the toggles, so I can go small OD > RWD only > big OD.

[@boondeanie]

@@CrawlerCanyon I’ve been using flysky gt5 and RTR radios but I think I’ll try this radio link for this build I need more channels and adjustments Thank you for the videos Brian

[@Rombo-86]

Hey man! First of all I want to say you’re the best. But I have one question for you that I think you can answer. Can you program on of the 3way switch to act like the original 3way on the TQI for the diff lockers? Because I want the other 3way switch for my winch 🙈😇 you think it’s possible with the mix?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Should absolutely be. You'd just be mixing two channels, and it would probably be VERY fiddly getting all of the endpoints correct-- especially if you want the one locked/one unlocked setting. I would just have the switch set to be all locked in one position and all unlocked in the other.

[@Rombo-86]

@@CrawlerCanyon yes like that you said in the end I managed to set. All unlocked and all locked with one switch. I think the transmitter would have to have a more advanced mix function to get it to work properly like the tqi switch. Maybe it’s like you say. I could be done but would be very difficult.

[@RC-jt2gx]

Love that new TX! Excited to hear more about the RC8. It's substantially more expensive, but may be worth it if is setup well for crawler rigs. Thanks much for all of your great videos.😊

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah the speedometer could be out in your car or truck doesn’t work as long as you have a gas gauge and it works that’s all you need to know to get you home Yep sounds good to me 👍👍😁

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

Radio Link has a great upgrade program for those with the V2. After all is said and done I think you end up paying half price for a V3 and keep your V2.

[@robertpullen515]

I’ll be inviting in one soon my Dx5 rugged is junk and in pieces

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I suffered through several months of using a DX5C. It's not excellent. I can't think of a single thing that Spektrum does better than Radiolink.

[@thindigital]

So you're saying no raid shadow legends?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

😂🤣 I almost shot water out my nose, no lie.

[@thindigital]

@@CrawlerCanyon 😂 oh man, next April 1st maybe.....

[@robertpullen515]

That’s right 1:47

[@jjvizms]

Grewt job as always

[@meirdeaph]

I wouldn't be mad at you for getting some ad money to help your channel.

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

You do know that you can put more than one vehicle on each transmitter, right? Lol

[@fromfin90]

He explained why he doesnt. He wants you to be able to drop by, pick your fav off the shelf and drive it without having to swap radios

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

​@@fromfin90 yeah, I stand corrected . I jumped the gun on that, just now reached the ending.

[@fromfin90]

@@donmichaelcorbin4417 dont worry. I had the same initial reaction before he explained. I have started to try to comment after video is done

[@Rckid28]

People don’t care how slow they can go all they care about is how fast it goes and how long the battery lasts

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Bashers, probably. Racers, definitely. But crawlers? Low speed control is king.

[@gmummy]

GT5 is a total battery hog!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

You ain't kidding. You can literally watch the voltage drop over the course of a single pack of wheeling. I probably get 3x as long out of a set of batteries in the Radiolink.

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

Thanks!

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

$10 in the tip jar for premature commenting...